Originally Posted by
zukahn1
Well you should also consider some of great American built frames like Trek , Canondale and a couple dozen others that where making great semi custom frames. Also it seems your limiting yourself to mostly Japanese built frames with Sl or equivelant, what about looking at some Italian, French, Candian, British, German frames. 87 was a peak year for just tones of countless great frames being made all around the world.
Great question!
In 1987, Trek's steel lineup topped out with their 560, which just doesn't excite me.
Why Japanese? They're plentiful, cheap and well made. If I were to get an Italian, I'd also feel obligated to get full Campy for it.
A Raleigh Team/Professional/Competition could work. Could you suggest any great German or Canadian bikes? I know nothing about their makers.